Reginald Arthur Leadbitter1
M, #6713, d. 17 October 2016
| Father | George Frederick Leadbitter1 |
| Mother | Minnie Florence Crampton1 b. 15 Oct 1890, d. 27 Mar 1953 |
| Relationship | 2nd cousin 1 time removed of Keith Graham Bassett |
| Last Edited | 18 Jul 2018 |
| Marriage* | 25 October 1947 | St George's Church, Tullibigeal, NSW, Australia; 120 Guests Tully Wedding A lovely wedding gown of white lace over satin with a train three yards in length was worn by Miss Laura June Ridley, of Tullibigeal, tor her wedding with Mr. Reginald Arthur Leadbitter, at St. George's Church of England, Tullibigeal. The frock had a heart shaped neckline and a peplum front, and tiny buttons on the back and the bodice. The lovely tulle veil was worn with a heart shaped head dress, and the bridal bouquet was of white roses November lillies, lily of the valley and fern. The Bridesmaid, Miss Betty Ridley, sister of the bride, wore a lovely frock of torguoise blue lace over taffeta, made with a heart-shaped neckline, long waisted, and with tiny buttons down the back. She wore a heart-shaped headdress, with matching lace mittens and carried a bouquet of red roses. The gold locket and chain which she wore was a gift of the bride groom. Bouquets were made by Miss Macauley, of Temora. The bridegroom was attended by his brother Mr. Col. Leadbitter. The bride is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Ridley, of Temora, and the bridegroom is the third son of Mr. and Mrs. George Leadbitter, of Tullibigeal. The Rev. Butler, of Lake Cargelligo, was the officiating clergyman. and the bride was given away by her brother, Mr. Arthur Ridley. Friends of the bride had tastefully decorated the Church, and visitors were present from Sydney, Young, Batiow and Wagga. Mrs. W. Harwood was the organiste. Little Judith Cornell (niece of the bride) placed a horseshoe on her arm. One hundred and twenty guests were received at the Tullibigeal Public Hall by Mrs. Ridley, assisted by Mrs. Leadbitter. Mrs. Ridley wore French grey with black accessories and a spray of deep cream roses. Mrs. Leadbitter wore a black frock of satin back crepe, and a spray of red roses. The Rev. Butler presided, and after proposing the toast of "The King" he read a large number of congratulatory telegrams. The chairman in proposing the toast of "The Bride and Bridegroom" said he had been associated with the young couple for some time, and they were good citizens of whom the district was proud. The bridegroom in responding said he had done well to have won such a prize. The toast of "The Bridesmaid" was proposed by the bridegroom and responded to by the best man. Mr. C. Maybury proposing the toast of ''The Bride's Parents", said he bad known Mr. and Mr Ridley for 25 years, and always found them good neighbours, held in highest esteem. Mr. J. Dwyer; supported the toast. Mr. King proposed the toast of the bridegroom's parents, and said he lived alongside them for years and always found them good neighbours. The toast was supported by Mr. J. Blair. The toast of the Chairman was proposed by Mr. Dwyer and responded to by Rev. Butler. Other speakers were Mr. Alex Blair, Mrs. Dwyer, Mr. V. Leadbitter, Mr. H. Tyack, Mr. V. Dwyer spoke on behalf of the Australian Rules Football Club, of which the bridegroom is a member and player. Leaving for their honeymoon at Wagga the bride travelled in a pink frock with black bead trimmings and a black hat trimmed with pink flowers. Their future home will be at Tuilibigeal. Prior to the wedding the bride was tendered a gift evening by her friends, when a number of useful gifts and cheques were presented to her. ;Bride=Laura June Ridley1 |
| Death of Mother | 27 March 1953 | Sydney, NSW, Australia; Death of Mrs. G. F. Leadbitter Mrs. Minnie Florence Leadbitter, wife of Mr. George F. Leadbitter, of "Iona," Tullibigeal, died suddenly in Sydney on the 27th ultimo. Mr. and Mrs. Leadbitter had been on holidays in the city for four weeks, and although it was known that she had a heart attention, her sudden death came as a shock to her family, relatives and a legion of friends and acquaintances in the Tullibigeal and West Wyalong districts. The late Mrs. Leadbitter was the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Crampton, who were among the earliest and most highly esteemed pioneers of the Wyalong goldflelds. She was born at Condobolin 62 years ago, but came to West Wyalong early in 1894, just after the proclamation of the goldflelds. Mrs. Leadbitter's school days were spent in West Wyalong, and she continued to live here until shortly after her marriage with Mr. Leadbitter, when they moved on to his "Iona" property near Tullibigeal, where she resided up to the time of her death. Mr. and Mrs. Leadbitter were among the early settlers of Tullibigeal, and suffered all the trials and tribulations which beset those who pioneered and developed that portion of the State. In doing so they also reared a large and highly esteemed family of four sons and six daughters. Mrs. Leadbitter was of an unassuming disposition, but was noted for her good neighborly qualities, her work for the Church of England, and for her valued support to all worthy movements in the town and district. Her passing is deeply regretted by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. The remains were brought by train to West Wyalong, and after a short service in St. Barnabas' Church, conducted by the Rev. Canon W. E. Butler, the large and representative funeral cortege proceeded to the Wyalong cemetery. The Rev Canon Butler officiated at the graveside, and the local mortuary arangements were in the hands of Messrs R. and G. Stephenson. Deceased is survived by four sons and six daughters. The sons are Colin, Fred, Reg and Ron, all of Tullibigeal. The daughters are Mrs. C. Towers, of Dubbo; Mrs. J. Johnstone, of Griffith; Mrs. C. Cornell, of Nangus; Mrs. A. Ridley, of Tullibigeal; Mrs. M. Towill, of Adelaide; and Mrs. J. Ward, of Tullibigeal Sisters of the deceased are Mrs. G. A. McFadyen, of West Wyalong, and Mrs. T. Golding of Nyngan. Brothers are William, of Guyra; Charles, of West Wyalong; and Harry, of Burrowa.;Principal=Minnie Florence Crampton2 |
| Death* | 17 October 2016 | Tullibigeal, NSW, Australia; age 893 |
Family | Laura June Ridley | |
Citations
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The West Wyalong Advocate, Thursday, November 20, 1947.
- [S1565] Trove digitised newspapers, online http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/, The West Wyalong Advocate, Thursday, April 9, 1953.
- [S1291] Ryerson Index.